Dinner
On the Night
To help you prepare for the upcoming Aotearoa Business Awards Dinner, we’ve compiled answers to some of the most common questions about the event. This will provide you with the key information you need to make the most of your experience, for any additional queries, please do not hesitate to contact us: thebizzies@theconferencecompany.com.
Date
Wednesday 26 November
Venue
Cordis Auckland, 83 Symonds St, Grafton
Information about valet parking and self-parking is available here.
Parking
Guests will be sent an email which includes a personalised QR code to be scanned at entry.
Entry
The table plan will be on display in the Ballroom foyer.
Table Plan
Pre-dinner drinks
Please arrive at 6.30pm for pre-dinner drinks.
The dinner and ceremony will commence at 7.00pm.
Dinner & Ceremony
Formal - an evening to celebrate so dress to feel your best.
Men: suit and tie (Tuxedo optional!)
Women: elegant dress - cocktail or floor-length
Dress
Our MCs
We are delighted to announce that Mike McRoberts and Melissa Chan-Green will be our MCs for this very special night celebrating our industry.
Mike McRoberts
One of New Zealand’s most recognisable faces, Mike McRoberts spent over two decades anchoring Newshub’s 6pm bulletin, becoming a trusted voice in Kiwi homes.
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Now Te Ao Māori Editor at The National Business Review, Mike leads coverage on the Māori economy, spotlighting stories that matter. His latest book, Speaking My Language, is out now - an exploration of identity, culture, and the power of language.
From war zones to Olympic Games, Mike’s fearless reporting has taken him around the globe. Today, he continues to champion authentic storytelling and amplify Māori voices.
Melissa Chan-Green
A seasoned journalist with a global reporting career, Melissa Chan-Green has covered everything from the Arab Spring to the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
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Now host of the education podcast SchoolShortsNZ, Melissa brings practical literacy tips and classroom insights to parents across Aotearoa. Her passion for storytelling continues through research projects exploring heritage and connection, including the stories of Chinese Anzacs. With over 20 years in broadcasting - including co-hosting AM and Newshub Live at 6pm - Melissa remains a powerful voice in New Zealand media, championing diversity, education, and community.